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From suburb to center
Residents who’ve lived in Bakersfield for any length of time know that the city has never had a freeway connecting the eastern and western parts of town. But that is about to change. The new 58 parkway connector, due to be completed in 2024, runs through Park Stockdale, what the city calls the Centennial Corridor — "an older neighborhood of ranch-style homes that were once horse properties years ago," says Cecilia (Cissy) Clark, broker associate with Cissy Clark & Company. “This was considered a suburb back in the day. Now, it’s so central to the city.” Just 3 miles from downtown and less than a mile from the 99 and 58 freeways, Park Stockdale gives residents fast access to all the city offers.
More backyard for the buck
“You can get a lot of house for the money here,” Clark says. “While it’s an older neighborhood, the properties have large backyards, and you can’t beat the location.” Homes in the Park Stockdale start at $200,000 for small, midcentury-modern houses. The cost increases with the square footage, lot size and special features, such as covered patios, fireplaces and backyard pools. Larger bi-level homes are also available, some with five bedrooms and enough space for extended family. Even the occasional horse property will come on the market, like a hacienda-style home on Garnsey Avenue that sold for upwards of $750,000 and offered nearly 1.5 acres of land, a pole barn and six large stables. One- to three-bedroom condos are also available along Dunsmuir Road on the neighborhood's western edge, walkable to shops and restaurants. They start at $150,000.
Vintage ranch-style homes offer dramatic entrances.
Palm trees punctuate the horizon and are often incorporated into the mature landscaping.
A corner property has twice the curb appeal.
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Plaza shopping blocks away
Two shopping areas nearby are convenient places to pick up essentials or a bite to eat. Bakersfield Plaza off California Avenue offers favorite retailers like Ross and Five Below. To the south, on Stockdale Highway, residents can get groceries at ALDI, work out at Chuze Fitness, stop for a wild salmon paleo bowl at California Fish Grill, or grab a made-to-order smoothie at Jamba.
California Fish Grill serves paleo bowls with a choice of fish.
Retail stores at Bakersfield Plaza are within walking distance of condos and homes.
Residents can shop at ALDI on Stockdale Highway.
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National Night Out hosted by the Bakersfield Police Department is held at Yoktus Park.
National Night Out at Yokuts
National Night Out is held at Yokuts Park on the Kern River waterfront. Families who attend the event can meet local officers from the Bakersfield Police Department, enjoy free food and information on community resources from over 30 vendors, meet the city’s K-9 unit, SWAT team and bomb squad, and check out their specialized equipment.
Schools that invest locally
Children attend Caroline Harris Elementary, which scored a C from Niche. Caroline Harris provides classes to parents on budgeting and preparing nutritional meals to help support each family’s health and wellness. At Curran Middle, a C-plus school, local black leaders speak to students about their experiences at an annual Legacy of Leaders Assembly during Black History Month. To help students get a head start on college, Bakersfield High, a B-plus school, offers dual enrollment programs with Bakersfield College and California State University Bakersfield.
Bakersfield High School's Griffith Field is the oldest football stadium in Kern County.
The Caroline Harris Elementary School is located on Garnsey Avenue.
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Parks to the north, east and west
Yokuts Park along the Kern River offers abundant green space for picnics, playtime with the kids or biking on the Kern River Pathway Bike Trail. East of the new 58 Parkway, Saunders Park offers horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court and a children’s play area with a splash pad. On the west side, Centennial Park features basketball courts and a large playground with slides, swings and jungle gyms.
Trees provide shady places to picnic at Yokuts Park.
Centennial Park features basketball and tennis courts.
The splash pad at Saunders Park features buckets that fill and dump their contents unexpectedly.
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Around town and beyond
The 21 bus rides along California Avenue east to Bakersfield College and west to California State University Bakersfield. The 46 bus starts at California Avenue and travels along Stockdale Highway east as far as Foothill High. Meadows Field Airport, about 7 miles to the north, offers direct flights to San Francisco, Denver, Dallas and Phoenix on American Airlines and United. Bakersfield is also a stop on Amtrak’s San Joaquins line.
Dignity Health nearby
Located about 2.5 miles from the neighborhood, Dignity Health – Mercy Hospital Downtown offers 144 acute-care beds and is equipped to handle a full range of medical and surgical services, including Level II emergency care and inpatient and outpatient surgical care. Mercy Hospital Downtown also features the area’s only inpatient oncology unit.
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Parks in this Area
Saunders Park
Jastro Park
Centennial Park
Beach Park
Yokuts Park
Harrington Park
Transit
Airport
Meadows Field
15 min drive
Bus
Bahamas & Empire
Bus
California & Chester Lane
Bus
California & Easton
Bus
Stockdale & Real
Bus
Stockdale & Montclair
Bus
Empire & Yokuts Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Park Stockdale
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park Stockdale, Bakersfield sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Park Stockdale, Bakersfield over the last 12 months is $333,641, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,504
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,817
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,205
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.1%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
